Canon PowerShot S200 vs Canon PowerShot S90

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot S200 and the Canon PowerShot S90, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot S200 was introduced in February 2014 and Canon PowerShot S90 was introduced in April 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot S200 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.9 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Canon PowerShot S90 Highlights

      • 10.0 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.9 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot S200
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot S90
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot S90.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 46
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon S200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot S200 over Canon PowerShot S90.

      Canon PowerShot S200 vs Canon PowerShot S90
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 10.0 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      More Powerful Processor DIGIC 5 vs DIGIC 4
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 120 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 3.8x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.9 fps vs 0.9 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz) vs 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)

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      Canon S120
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S95
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Canon S100
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Pentax K-1 II
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      Full Frame

      36.4 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot S90

      Canon S90
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot S90 over Canon PowerShot S200.

      Canon PowerShot S200 vs Canon PowerShot S90
      RAW Support vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/4.9

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      Canon S95
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Canon S100
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S120
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z7 II
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot S200 Canon PowerShot S90
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini
        Light181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot S200 Canon PowerShot S90
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/1.7-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot461k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.9 fps0.9 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot S90 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 461k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot S200 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Canon PowerShot S90 features a 10.0 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot S200 is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. Canon PowerShot S90 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S200 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot S200 has a Mini HDMI and Canon PowerShot S90 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot S200 comes with NB-6LH battery pack with battery life of 200 shots and Canon PowerShot S90 comes with NB-6L battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot S200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Canon PowerShot S90 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot S200, and up to 1/1600 sec on Canon PowerShot S90. Canon PowerShot S200 can shoot continuously up to 1.9 fps. Canon PowerShot S90 can shoot continuously up to 0.9 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m on Canon PowerShot S200 and 6.50 m on Canon PowerShot S90. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Canon PowerShot S90.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot S200 body has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 26 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.02") and Canon PowerShot S90 body has dimensions of 100 x 58 x 31 mm (3.94 x 2.28 x 1.22"). Canon PowerShot S200 weighs 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz) and Canon PowerShot S90 weighs 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz).

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot S90

      Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot S90 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      GOOD
      72
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot S90 and give them scores of 59 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 46

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      GOOD
      78
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot S200

      Canon PowerShot S90

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      POOR
      54
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)


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